Orvis Encounter Mighty Mite Fly Rod & Reel Outfit

The Orvis Encounter Mighty Mite Fly Rod and Reel Outfit is purpose-built for young and beginning anglers with small hands and big dreams. It pairs modern rod design with an approachable, downsized handle in an 8-foot 5-weight package that is easy to manage yet capable enough to grow with a new angler, all at a price that makes it easy to say yes to a first fly rod.

Because it is a complete outfit, everything a beginner needs comes in one box, ready to fish. The shorter blank and slim EVA handle keep the rod light and controllable for smaller casters, while an extended fighting butt gives them leverage on that first big fish, and the hundred after it. The 8-foot 5-weight length is a genuinely useful size for bigger trout water, so this is a starter setup that earns its keep well beyond the first season.

Key features

• Complete outfit built for younger, smaller, and beginning anglers
• Includes a size II Encounter reel, 5-weight line, backing, leader, and rod/reel case
• 8-foot 5-weight is an ideal all-around size for bigger trout waters
• Downsized EVA handle for smaller hands and easy control
• Extended fighting butt for leverage on larger fish
• 4-piece design that is smooth, crisp, and forgiving to learn on

Start a young angler off right, pick up a Mighty Mite outfit at Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, Montrose, Colorado.